Nuclear Medicine Tech, Per Diem

Valley Health; Winchester Center (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-deductible health plan

Dental and vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement Savings Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Valley Health is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for per diem coverage in our Nuclear Medicine department. The role involves performing complex imaging and non-imaging tests on patients from neonatal to geriatric, with professional judgment and collaboration with physicians and staff.

The role requires ARRT (N) and/or ARRT(R) or NMTCB certification, or completion of an approved Nuclear Medicine or Radiologic Technology program. AHA certification prior to orientation is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Nuclear Medicine, Positron Imaging, and radiation safety.
• Ability to evaluate results and determine need for additional studies.
• Experience providing Nuclear Medicine services across all ages from neonatal to geriatric.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of imaging and non-imaging tests on patients of all ages.
• Interacts with patients, physicians and allied health care professionals; works independently with supervision available.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine

Positron Imaging

Radiation safety

Patient interaction

Education

Nuclear Medicine Technology training program or Radiologic Technology training program

Job description

As one of the nation's Top 15 Health Systems, recognized by Premier and Modern Healthcare Valley Health is a place where excellence, compassion, and purpose come together. This distinction reflects our commitment to exceptional patient care, clinical quality, and the caregivers who make it all possible.

Department

NUCLEAR MEDICINE - 207061

Worker Sub Type

Per Diem

Job Description

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs a variety of complex imaging and non-imaging tests on patients of all ages from neonatal to geriatric, which require professional judgment and interaction with patients, physicians, and other allied health care professionals. He/she is able to work independently although technical supervision assistance is always available. Knowledge of Nuclear Medicine, Positron Imaging, radiation safety and the ability to evaluate the results along with the ability to determine the need for concomitant or additional studies is required.

Certification & Licensures

ARRT (N), ARRT(R), or NMTCB certification as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist required *

• and/or successful completion of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology or Radiologic Technology training program
• New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.

Qualifications

Demonstrates knowledge of human growth and development and competence in providing Nuclear Medicine services for patients of all ages including neonate, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric.

FLSA Classification

Non-exempt

Physical Demands

17 A Medical Technician/Other Technicians/Assistants

Benefits

At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program

Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.

To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.